Goa Tourist Destination, India

There are so many best places to visit near near Goa. It is not possible to visit all such nearby places from Goa in a limited time.

From the state of Goa an excursion can be planned to the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka which are the famous tourism places near Goa. To the tourists both these states have a lot to offer. A lot of people across the country visit the cities likeMumbai and Pune. Mumbai has the largest film industry in India and so is the home of the Bollywood. To woo the visitors Pune has a lot of parks, museums and zoos. The capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru is one of the fastest growing cities in India. Mysore is famous for its several temples.

From mouth-watering Konkan and Goanese cuisine like chicken rechado and xacuti to rock and rave in the night parties by the fire-lit sea beaches, the vast collection of diverse rocky and sand, golden or silver sand beaches spellbinds the tourists with their awe-inspiring scenic beauty.

Destination	Location	Type of Attraction	Best Time to Visit	Highlights
Calangute Beach	North Goa	Beach	October – March	Watersports, beach shacks, nightlife
Fort Aguada	North Goa	Historical Fort	November – February	Portuguese architecture, sea views, lighthouse
Dudhsagar Waterfalls	South Goa	Nature/Waterfall	October – May	Trek route, railway bridge view, monsoon beauty
Basilica of Bom Jesus	Old Goa	Religious/Heritage	Year-round	UNESCO site, relics of St. Francis Xavier
Palolem Beach	South Goa	Beach	November – March	Scenic sunset, kayaking, silent disco
Spice Plantations (Sahakari, Tropical)	Ponda	Eco-tourism	October – April	Organic tours, Goan meals, cultural demos
Chapora Fort	North Goa	Historical Fort	October – March	“Dil Chahta Hai” spot, panoramic view
Colva Beach	South Goa	Beach	November – February	Local crowd, dolphin sighting, seafood
Fontainhas Latin Quarter	Panaji	Heritage/Cultural	November – March	Portuguese houses, street art, cafés
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary	Chorao Island	Wildlife/Nature	October – February	Birdwatching, boat rides, mangrove trails